Hayden Penny, Manager/Winemaker William Murdoch Wines, Hawke's Bay

Born, Bred, Schooled:

Born in Thames and grew up in Paeroa before moving to Hawkes Bay. Finished my schooling at Napier Boys High School. Bachelor of Wine Science and Bachelor of Viticulture at EIT Hawkes Bay graduating in 2006.

First wine industry job - year:

Cellar Hand at Te Awa Winery in 2006.

First real (full time) job (outside of school/uni holidays):

Freezing worker.

Career Highlight:

Im hoping this is still to come!!

Cat? Dog?

Definitely Dog... spend many hours hanging out and hunting with my 2 year old Hungarian Vizsla - Crosby.